Unable vs Unwilling - What's the difference?
unable | unwilling |
Not able; lacking a certain ability.
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As adjectives the difference between unable and unwilling
is that unable is not able; lacking a certain ability while unwilling is not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant.unable
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- Are you unable to mind your own business or something?